〜ところに/ところへ

N2

just when ~

Structure

Verb te-iru + ところに

Explanation

「〜ところに/ところへ」 means "just when ~". Structure: Verb te-iru + ところに. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

haaku o junbi shite iru tokoro ni, henkou irai ga kimashita.

Just as I was preparing the grasp, a change request came in.

idou o junbi shite iru tokoro ni, henkou irai ga kimashita.

Just as I was preparing the personnel transfer, a change request came in.

teikyou o junbi shite iru tokoro ni, henkou irai ga kimashita.

Just as I was preparing the provision, a change request came in.

tenkan o junbi shite iru tokoro ni, henkou irai ga kimashita.

Just as I was preparing the switch, a change request came in.

kibo o junbi shite iru tokoro ni, henkou irai ga kimashita.

Just as I was preparing the scale, a change request came in.

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